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Agribusiness

The sector says the findings are frustrating.

Report finds some dumping of potato chips but no risk to industry

Both New Zealand and Australia's primary industries are facing labour shortages.

Trans-Tasman competition expected to increase for dairy farms seeking workers

Reports indicate the quality of the wine harvest so far this year is exceptional.

Why premium wines will cost more this year

The average price for commodities was US$4110 per metric tonne.

Global dairy prices largely unchanged in latest auction

Tomatoes were on sale for a little as 8 cents per kilogram earlier this year.

Cheap fruit and veggies come at a cost for growers

Watch: The first travellers make their way into Auckland International Airport's arrivals lounge.

Aussie farmers luring Kiwi workers over the ditch as trans-Tasman bubble opens

Persimmons can be found in supermarkets from May to June.

Kiwis' growing appetite for persimmon sees jump in local market

Pitiful wool returns spur farming family to action

Related video: Last year the Government announced an ambitious 10-year roadmap for the primary sector.

'A compelling yarn': The project aiming to make woollen carpets even more sustainable

Related video: Last year the Government launched an ambitious plan to increase primary sector exports by $44 billion over the next decade.

The multimillion-dollar fund aiming to 'turbocharge' local agritech sector

Winemakers lit up thousands of candles and small fires to warm up vineyards.

'Agricultural disaster': Unseasonal cold snap decimates French wine industry

Nearly all bananas sold in New Zealand come from overseas plantations.

Banana importer urges Kiwi firms to support ethical growers

Agribusiness

Animal export industry 'still absorbing the blow' of live export ban

The report shows more and more growing land is being lost to housing developments.

Growers urge Govt to 'act now' to protect productive growing land from urban sprawl

The forest will ultimately house 320,000 laying hens.

Waikato forest to house 320,000 free-range laying hens

A new report shows the organic sector is worth more than $720 million a year.

NZ's organic industry growing quickly, now worth $720m

Watch: The government has announced a ban on live animal exports by sea, allowing two years to phase out the trade.

'Ill-informed' live export ban will 'financially devastate' farmers - industry group

Last month Australian beekeepers said the legal battle could end up forcing many producers out of business.

Mānuka honey battle: Kiwi producers 'welcome opportunity' for dialogue with Australian beekeepers

Synlait chief executive Leon Clement.

Synlait CEO resigns

The Kēkerengū site is following organic protocols

Harvest of medicinal cannabis crop hailed as 'a moment to celebrate'

Border closures have meant nearly 500 New Zealand shearers who normally travel to Australia to help out have been unable to.

Travel bubble brings relief for Australian farmers desperate for Kiwi shearers

Chinese growers are already producing around $1 billion worth of SunGold without permission.

Has Zespri lost control of SunGold kiwifruit production in China?

Related video: Earlier this year apple growers in Hawke's Bay expressed concern over the labour shortage.

Agriculture sector hopeful travel bubble could lead to more foreign workers given MIQ space

Cargo ships.

Despite global shipping disruptions, red meat exporters optimistic sector close to returning to 'business as usual'

Dairy prices inched up 0.3 percent overnight.

Latest dairy auction 'largely flat' but still brings 'good result' for Kiwi farmers

Japan has rejected five honey shipments from New Zealand so far this year due to the presence of Glyphosate.

Japan's rejection of NZ honey sparks calls for Govt to rethink position on Glyphosate

King Salmon's Clay Point salmon farm in the Tory Channel.

King Salmon reports loss following drop in sales

The programme will develop technology that extracts edible proteins from New Zealand-grown green leafy crops.

Multimillion-dollar programme to help budding plant protein sector grow

COVID-19 lockdowns and less people eating out have slowed demand for hot potato chips in European restaurants.

Industry slams 'bad faith' dumping of hot chips in NZ

Political tensions between China and Australia remain high.

Hangover continues for Aussie wine exporters with five more years of Chinese tariffs

Watch: Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Federation president Chris Edwards discusses the blockage on The AM Show.

'Ticking biohazard timebomb': Concern over livestock stuck in Suez Canal logjam

Many OPAC orchards grow high value gold fruit that produce early in the season, Seeka chief executive Michael Franks says.

Seeka seeks approval for $60m deal to buy kiwifruit rival

The move is part of the company's transition to producing more consumer products.

Westland Milk to invest $40 million in Hokitika butter factory upgrade

Watch: The agriculture minister has apologised for calling the tourism sector "cocky". But instead of saying sorry to the industry - he apologised to his mate, the tourism minister, for making his job harder.

Agriculture Minister's 'cocky' tourism comment slammed as being tone deaf

Just weeks ago Spain ordered the slaughter of 900 cattle travelling on the Karim Allah ship (pictured).

Spain orders slaughter of 1600 cattle after months stuck on livestock ship

Dairy is New Zealand's biggest exporter, worth $20 billion a year.

How China is causing a surge in milk prices

COVID-19 is causing delays at ports around the world.

Shipping delays cause headaches for primary sector exports

In the previous auction two weeks ago, prices hit a seven-year high.

'Good result' in latest dairy auction, despite overall drop in prices

Around 130,000 people attended the event over four days in 2019.

Fieldays goes 'hybrid', combining physical and virtual events

Ministers Stuart Nash (at back), Damien O’Connor, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with agriculture industry leaders in Hawke's Bay.

Agriculture industry demands pathway through labour shortage

The Government is close to making a decision on the trade.

Live exports ban would have significant effect on farmers - exporter

Global agricultural commodity prices have risen almost 50 percent since mid-2020.

Surge in global food prices expected to continue in 2021

A second wave of a serious pig disease in China is expected to slow the country's efforts to rebuild its national herd.

NZ meat exports could soar after fresh outbreak of pig virus in China

Agribusiness

'Get-out-of-jail card': More calls from pork industry to get rid of loophole in food labelling law

Orchard owners have been fearing labour shortages for months as the peak picking season approaches.

'The die is cast': Struggling orchards only picking fruit one day a week due to worker shortage

The company says no jobs will be lost as a result.

Southland meatworks plant turns to automation to improve safety

The dairy giant now expects to pay farmers between $7.30 and $7.90 per kilogram of milk solids.

Fonterra milk payout forecast rises to $7.30 to $7.90 per kilo

The idea came to fruition after the company's crop was "absolutely hammered" in the December hailstorm.

Apple growers seek to salvage hailstorm-damaged crop with new 'Stormy Fruit'

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says a decision can be expected within a month or two.

Govt close to making decision on future of live animal exports - Agriculture Minister

Prices rose 15 percent overnight.

'Astonishing' lift in dairy prices fuelled by China's 'aggressive purchasing'